Summaries of books by David M. Oshinsky:
Bellevue
Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America's Most Storied Hospital
David M. Oshinsky
The book chronicles the history of Bellevue Hospital, America's oldest public hospital, detailing its evolution from a small almshouse to a modern medical facility. It highlights the hospital's role in addressing public health crises, pioneering medical advances, and its service to New York City's diverse population through epidemics, wars, and social upheaval.
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Polio
An American Story
David M. Oshinsky
The book chronicles the polio epidemic in the United States, detailing the widespread fear, the race to develop a vaccine, and the eventual triumph over the disease through the efforts of scientists like Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin. It also explores the impact of the disease on American culture and the role of the March of Dimes in funding the fight against polio.
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